{"id":287014,"date":"2026-04-24T08:00:08","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:00:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/?p=287014"},"modified":"2026-04-24T08:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T12:00:08","slug":"texas-snap-benefits-may-2026-schedule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/texas-snap-benefits-may-2026-schedule\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas SNAP May 2026 Payment Calendar: When Lone Star Cards Get Loaded"},"content":{"rendered":"

In Texas, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP Benefits)<\/strong> distributes benefits across almost the entire month. For May 2026<\/strong>, deposits begin on Friday, May 1<\/strong>, and conclude on Thursday, May 28<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

No single payday exists for all recipients; instead, the Texas Health and Human Services<\/strong> Commission uses a staggered system built around each household\u2019s Eligibility Determination Group number (EDG)<\/strong>. The state splits the caseload into two large cohorts based on certification date, and the last one or two digits of the EDG number then lock in the precise deposit date.<\/p>\n

There Are Two Groups of SNAP Benefits in Texas<\/h2>\n

The older cohort\u2014households certified\u00a0before June 1, 2020<\/strong>\u2014receives benefits during the first half of the month, from the 1st through the 15th. Only the\u00a0last digit\u00a0of the EDG number matters for these cases. The schedule for this group is listed below.<\/p>\n

    \n
  • EDG ending in 0:<\/strong> May 1<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 1:<\/strong> May 3<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 2:<\/strong> May 5<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 3:<\/strong> May 6<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 4:<\/strong> May 7<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 5:<\/strong> May 9<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 6:<\/strong> May 11<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 7:<\/strong> May 12<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 8:<\/strong> May 13<\/li>\n
  • EDG ending in 9:<\/strong> May 15<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    how certification recency determines a pay window<\/p>\n

    A separate, much larger group consists of households certified\u00a0on or after June 1, 2020. For these recipients, May benefits are loaded between the\u00a016th and the 28th, and the\u00a0last two digits\u00a0of the EDG number control the exact date. This second half of the calendar unfolds as follows.<\/p>\n

      \n
    • EDG ending in<\/strong> 00\u201303:<\/strong> May 16<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in<\/strong> 04\u201306<\/strong>: May 17<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 07\u201310:<\/strong> May 18<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 11\u201313:<\/strong> May 19<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 14\u201317:<\/strong> May 20<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 18\u201320:<\/strong> May 21<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 21\u201324:<\/strong> May 22<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 25\u201327:<\/strong> May 23<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in<\/strong> 28\u201331:<\/strong> May 24<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 32\u201334: <\/strong>May 25<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 35\u201337:<\/strong> May 26<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 38\u201341:<\/strong> May 27<\/li>\n
    • EDG ending in 42\u201399:<\/strong> May 28<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      A Few Clarifications for SNAP Recipients in Texas<\/h2>\n

      Across both cohorts, the same\u00a0EDG digit never falls on a weekend date<\/strong>, which reflects the state\u2019s practice of shifting deposits that would otherwise land on a Saturday or Sunday to the next available business day. Funds typically appear on the<\/strong>\u00a0Lone Star Card\u00a0by 6:00 a.m. Central Time<\/strong> on the assigned date.<\/p>\n

      The EDG number<\/strong> always appears on official correspondence from the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and stays fixed for the life of a case, so once a recipient knows the relevant last digit or digits, the monthly schedule becomes predictable.<\/p>\n

      Maximum SNAP Allotments for the 2026 Fiscal Year<\/h2>\n

      The\u00a0United States Department of Agriculture\u00a0adjusts\u00a0maximum allotments\u00a0every October 1 to reflect the cost of the\u00a0Thrifty Food Plan. The 2026 fiscal\u2011year figures\u2014effective from\u00a0October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026\u2014are therefore the values in effect for the May 2026 deposit. For Texas, which uses the 48\u2011state and District of Columbia scale, the monthly maximums are listed below.<\/p>\n

        \n
      • 1 person:<\/strong> $298<\/li>\n
      • 2 people:<\/strong> $546<\/li>\n
      • 3 people:<\/strong> $785<\/li>\n
      • 4 people:<\/strong> $994<\/li>\n
      • 5 people:<\/strong> $1,183<\/li>\n
      • 6 people:<\/strong> $1,421<\/li>\n
      • 7 people:<\/strong> $1,571<\/li>\n
      • Each additional person:<\/strong> $218<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        These figures represent the ceiling before any income deductions are applied. Actual benefits are calculated by subtracting\u00a030 percent of the household\u2019s net income\u00a0from the maximum allotment for its size. Consequently, many recipients receive less than the published maximum.<\/p>\n

        Income Thresholds That Frame Eligibility<\/h2>\n

        Gross income limits<\/strong> also reset with the fiscal year. To qualify for SNAP in Texas during the period that includes May 2026, a household must not exceed the following\u00a0gross monthly income\u00a0caps by household size.<\/p>\n

          \n
        • 1 person:<\/strong> $2,152<\/li>\n
        • 2 people:<\/strong> $2,909<\/li>\n
        • 3 people:<\/strong> $3,665<\/li>\n
        • 4 people:<\/strong> $4,421<\/li>\n
        • 5 people:<\/strong> $5,177<\/li>\n
        • 6 people:<\/strong> $5,934<\/li>\n
        • 7 people:<\/strong> $6,690<\/li>\n
        • Each additional person:<\/strong> $757<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Exceptions for Certain Populations<\/h3>\n

          Elderly and disabled households<\/strong> are subject to a higher gross\u2011income threshold\u2014165%<\/strong> of the federal poverty level\u2014which yields the same numbers listed above. Able\u2011bodied adults without dependents must also comply with work requirements, generally 20 hours per week<\/strong> of employment or approved training,<\/strong> to remain eligible beyond three months in a three\u2011year period.<\/p>\n

          Junk Food Restrictions Implemented April 1, 2026<\/h2>\n

          Effective\u00a0April 1, 2026, Texas prohibits the use of SNAP benefits to purchase a broad category of\u00a0candy and sweetened drinks. The policy flows from\u00a0Senate Bill 379<\/strong>, passed during the 89th Texas Legislature in 2025 and signed into law in June of that year.<\/p>\n

          The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) granted a healthy foods waiver for the two\u2011year pilot<\/strong>, making Texas one of 22 states authorized to narrow the statutory definition of food that can be bought with SNAP dollars.<\/p>\n

          The\u00a0Texas Health and Human Services Commission\u00a0published binding guidance for retailers. The prohibited items are divided into two classes: candy and sweetened beverages.<\/p>\n

          prohibited candy and the fine print on ingredients:<\/p>\n

            \n
          • Candy bars<\/li>\n
          • Gum<\/li>\n
          • Taffy<\/li>\n
          • Nuts, raisins, or fruits that have been candied, crystallized, glazed, or coated with chocolate, yogurt, or caramel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            Pantry staples such as\u00a0baking sugar, chocolate chips, and sprinkles<\/strong> are explicitly excluded from the ban, as are sweet cereals, granola bars, ice cream, and trail mix:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • prohibited drinks and the 5\u2011gram threshold<\/li>\n
            • Nonalcoholic beverages made with water that contain\u00a05 grams or more of added sugar\u00a0per serving<\/li>\n
            • Nonalcoholic beverages made with water that contain\u00a0any amount of artificial sweetener<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              A standard 12\u2011ounce can of Coca\u2011Cola carries 65 grams of sugar and is therefore ineligible. Coke Zero, which contains no sugar but includes artificial sweeteners, is likewise prohibited.<\/p>\n

              The guidance allows beverages that contain milk or milk\u2011substitute products, such as soy or rice milk, as well as drinks that derive\u00a0more than 50 percent of their volume from vegetable or fruit juice. Medical\u2011grade electrolyte solutions like\u00a0Pedialyte\u00a0also remain eligible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

              In Texas, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP Benefits) distributes benefits across almost the entire month. For May 2026, deposits begin on Friday, May 1, and conclude on Thursday, May 28. No single payday exists for all recipients; instead, the Texas Health and Human Services Commission uses a staggered system built around each household\u2019s Eligibility […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":287015,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jnews-multi-image_gallery":[],"jnews_single_post":{"format":"standard","override":[{"template":"1","parallax":"1","fullscreen":"1","layout":"right-sidebar","sidebar":"default-sidebar","second_sidebar":"default-sidebar","sticky_sidebar":"1","share_position":"hide","share_float_style":"share-monocrhome","show_featured":"1","show_post_meta":"1","show_post_author":"1","show_post_date":"1","post_date_format":"custom","post_date_format_custom":"d\/m\/Y H:i","show_post_category":"1","show_post_reading_time":"0","post_reading_time_wpm":"300","post_calculate_word_method":"str_word_count","show_zoom_button":"0","zoom_button_out_step":"2","zoom_button_in_step":"3","show_post_tag":"1","number_popup_post":"1","show_author_box":"0","show_post_related":"1","show_inline_post_related":"1"}],"image_override":[{"single_post_thumbnail_size":"no-crop","single_post_gallery_size":"crop-715"}],"trending_post_position":"meta","trending_post_label":"Trending","sponsored_post_label":"Sponsored by","disable_ad":"0","subtitle":"Texas SNAP schedule for May 2026 runs from the 1st to the 28th, split by EDG digit groups. Know your exact deposit date before you shop"},"jnews_primary_category":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[46],"class_list":["post-287014","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-finance","tag-snap"],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/287014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=287014"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/287014\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":287017,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/287014\/revisions\/287017"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/287015"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=287014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=287014"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/futbolete.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=287014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}